Can you swim with second degree burns?

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Second degree burns, also called partial thick burns, are characterized by puffed skin and deeper damage to your epidermis. They generally occur by prolonged exposure to harmful UV rays of the sun.

It is best to avoid swimming with a second degree burn. Limiting activities that irritate your skin, including exposure to chlorine or ocean water, can help burns to cure faster.

Swimming with healing burns

Second degree burns are light to moderate burns characterized by blisters and red and swollen skin, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Try to avoid swimming or bathing with a second degree burn. According to Medlineplus, exposing any skin broken from a second degree burn to chemicals in the pool water or with the high salt content of ocean water can cause irritation and possible infection.

If you have second degree burns, don’t swim as long as they heal completely and no broken skin remains. Instead, opt for showers until your skin is repairs, especially if your burns are more serious. The healing skin is sensitive, so always test the water temperature before entering.

Burning degrees

Previously described as burns of the first, in the second or third degree are now described as follows, according to their severity, according to the Cleveland Clinic:

Superficial burns (first degree)Or surface burns, are the sweetest type of burning. They can occur from prolonged exposure to the sun or briefly touch a hot surface, such as a stove. Superficial burns are generally uncomfortable but not painful, and they heal quickly.
Partial thickness burns (second degree) are more serious than superficial burns. The first layer of skin seems red and swollen, and it usually bubbles or blisters. With treatment, these burns generally heal with little or no scars in about three weeks.
Burns with full thickness (third degree) are the most serious type and affect all layers of the skin. They usually cause nerve lesions and can cause scars.

Healing and treatment of second degree burns

Healing a second degree burn takes care and patience. According to the Cleveland Clinic, you can take the following measures to help treat these burns:

Gently wash the area with cold water just after the skin was burned.
Cover the burn with a clean vinaigrette or a non -stick gauze, being careful not to make blisters.
Try not to scrape burn blister or break. This can increase your risk of infection.
Avoid ice, which can cause more damage to the area.

A second degree burn which covers less than 15% of your body is generally considered minor. But if your burn has more than 3 inches in diameter, get medical care.

Prevent second degree burns

According to the Cleveland Clinic, second -degree burns are commonly occurring a prolonged exposure to the sun, in contact with fire or hot objects, certain chemicals and electric shocks.

To avoid sunburn, put a sunscreen before spending time outside.

To avoid other causes of burns in the second degree, always show appropriate caution and protection when you treat fires or other hot elements around you.

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